About this project

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Now Unlocked, checked Level 5 Stretch Goal for all the info. Each reward backer from £15.00GBP and above gets one of these each. Check details below in the Stretch Goal section

Up to date table to Level 5 Stretch Goal unlock.

NOW YOU GET 6 Sizes form the £15.00GBP Pledge level and above! Sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2 & 3LX

NOW YOU GET 7 Sizes from the £25.00GBP Pledge level and above!

Level 4 is unlocked you have completed all your sets and get 1 Pro Studio 4RX per set you have from the £25.00 Reward Level and above. Please check out the Stretch goal reward system for Clarification.

Level 5 is now unlocked!! Please check the stretch goal reward section for more details.

Our Konlisky Sable Hair double headed brushes are the first of a multiple line of different hobby brushes and we want to be your dedicated hobby brush company along the side of our Gaming Boards. They both compliment each other and your miniatures.

You can now add the Pro Studio 7S Brush Stand the optional load out by increasing your pledge whilst keeping your reward, check at the bottom on our page for more information.

Bursh hairs are designed for miniature painting to get the best results!

- Sable Kolinsky Hair for the best quality results in your miniature painting.

This list is not exhaustive!!

Breaking the Kickstarter mold:
First 300 sets to be sent within 3 weeks after the end of the Kickstarter! The rest will take 4 to 5 weeks to be sent out. You do not need to wait 1 year, 6 months or 3 months. Only a few weeks, we want to break the mould of products taking a long time of getting made & also display our professional ability in bringing a product to market in a fashionable timely manner. We take delivery on time very seriously.

How can we do this? We make them as we have the tooling and machines to do so.

Our Double Headed Brushes allow you to have two different paints on both ends! Also good for Blending.

Double head brushes have been around for some time in many forms. For many different markets. Even ours.

Games & Gears Pro Studio Size 000. For the finest details of your miniatures. Such as eyes, gems and intricate armor details.

We are the first to have developed 5 different sizes for miniatures to insure gamers get the best result.
We hope with everyone's backing We can bring our hobby brush lines to this hobby market in many forms and sizes. This is just the beginning. There also many other brushes too that gamers can benefit from and we want to be the dedicated hobby brush company alongside our Games & Gears Gaming boards.

So as explained before, this Kickstarter with your help will enable us to have a dedicated division to make you many cool hobby brushes which can be for some at this point out of reach from a monetary point of view or else. We also hope we can in a way like many others encourage more in the experience and fun in painting miniatures via our high quality brushes, videos and more. We all know high end quality brushes does improve ones painting to a certain degree and we want this point to be accessible to everyone from a monetary stance. We think we have this with our Pro Studio line.

We hope these brushes will be in your homes to use for years to come and will replace you existing sets and future sets. These durable, high quality brush sets are unique and great quality. Kickstarter Goal will be 1500.00GBP Kickstarter Duration: 30 days We think these Games & Gears hobby brushes are the future. You get two brushes on one handle and compared to other same quality brushes we are either half the price or way below that point. We hope we can revolutionize the industry by bringing high end quality products at a real price and make the consumer king. With the kickstarter money we will re-invest to more different high end brush styles and bring you high quality brushes at an affordable price. We need your support and thank for your time.

Pledge £15.00GBP or more (Limited reward (100 only) ): , for a set of five brushes in 5 different sizes! To cater for your miniatures.
A Set of 5 Brushes in sizes: 000, 00, 0, 1 & 2 (000 being the smallest size for faces and tiny details) will be priced 25.00USD approx (15.00GBP) for a set of 5 limited to 100 sets on our Kickstarter (early bird reward). Saving you roughly 20.00USD-70.00USD or more compared to other similar one head or double headed brushes.

Pledge £25.00GBP or more. Missed out on the early bird reward? this is the next reward to get your set of 5 brushes at the 5 different sizes. One of each of sizes: 000, 00, 0, 1 & 2 for 5 Games & Gears Dual head Kolinsky Sable Pro Studio Brushes
Normal price for these High end dual brushes would be around the 9.00GBP Mark or 14-15USD per brush so as you can see you make huge savings as you are not buying just for the brand name
Shipping: Free shipping to the USA, CANADA, Europe , New Zealand & Australia

Step 1: Hair Mixing Process.
The Kolinsky sable hair is weighed and split into units ready to be mixed in a special machine which runs for approximately
twenty-five minutes per half kilo batch. Subsequently, the hair is prepared into bundles which are dressed in
preparation for the craftsmanship of the brush maker. There is only a point on one end of each hair or fibre and it
is critical to ensure that all hairs are pointing in the same direction! Any hair which is upside down is manually
removed from the bundle using sticky tape.

Step 2: Brush Making Process.

This is a very important stage in the production process. The craftsman pinches a precise amount of hair from an opened bundle which has been laid out on a table with all points facing the same way. The tuft of hair is inserted into a shaping cup, pointing downwards. If the brush is to be round, the cup is concave on the inside and if the brush is to be flat, the cup is flat on the inside.The shaped heads are hung on a rack to be cemented. Epoxy adhesive is injected into the open back of the ferrule. The tufts of hair are now permanently fixed in the ferrule ready for assembly. he points of hair are tapped into shape then the shaped tufts of hair are withdrawn from the cup and inserted into a ferrule and pulled out to correct the length. The shaped heads are then gently adjusted by trained craftsman’s fingers.

Step 3: Handle Dipping Process:
Handle lacquering of plain wood is a continuous process; a base painting mixture is readied using thinners to
obtain the correct viscosity in preparation for handle dipping.
Pinning plainwood handles to dipping
boards prior to lacquering.
Inverted boards of dipped handles which
are drying.
Board of handles lifting from a dip tank
where gold colour has been applied to the
tip.
If required, handles are cut to size and then arranged so that they face the same way prior to being pressed into
pin-boards (for larger handles) or into rubber boards (for smaller handles). The board is held upside down so that
the handles are dipped into the paint. They are then carefully removed before being loaded onto a trolley and left
to dry.
The paint for each layer is prepared while the previous coat dries for a couple of hours. Depending on the brush
style, between four and ten layers may be required, at the end of the process each board is left to dry for one to
two days.
Pad printing of the lacquered handles is carried out prior to final assembly. A pad printing machine is set with the
artwork and specified paint with the correct colour for stamping before the handle is positioned and stamped on
both front and the back.

Step 4: Assembling and Finishing Process:
The assembly process consists of a second application of epoxy into the ferrule prior to the insertion of the
lacquered and imprinted handle. The handles are subsequently straightened and allowed to partly cure. The
ferrule is then crimped to the handle.
Finishing consists of combing any twisted hair, fine trimming and or knifing of any stray hairs or fine fuzz. Finally,
the brushes are dipped in gum Arabic solution and hand formed to shape. The finished products are then
packaged ready for dispatch and distribution.

Once the project is a success. We can then start to make our Pro Studio Brushes and produce the first 300 sets to be sent within the first 3 weeks after the Kickstarter has been a success. We will continue to produce and make our brushes to fulfill our order via our Kickstarter Backers. The estimated delivery time will allow us to deliver on time and meet our promises to our backers. We can make 4000 sets every 30 days. So that will be 8000 sets within our estimated deliver time of April 2013.

Thank you for your time & support. With your backing this will be a start of a whole new wave of many more Games & Gears hobby miniature brushes to come!!

Stretch Goals how they work:

Our reward system is to kit you out with some great products that fit with the Pro Studio Brush line. Please check the details currently below.

Pro Studio Kolinsky Sable Hair Dual Head Brush LX

High Quality Kolinksy Sable hair. We have already made the furrele and hair head for this prototype. Handle will be the same as the Pro Studio line

Delivery time for this will be May 2013 sent separately from you initial reward. However PLEASE note we will do our best to fit this in the 300 backer delivery time and normal delivery time & notify you all at the earliest possible time if we can do this rather than the confirmed Delivery time.

-Early Bird Double Set Reward backers (£30.00GBP). x1 Pro Studio Kolinsky Sable Hair Brush Brush LX. NOTE: Further stretch goal level unlocks will add one more additional of this Brush to your reward (2 maximum for this reward. 1 out of the 2 is already included in this reward).

2 Combined Stretch Goals :
So to insure we can give you our Pro Studio RX Brush and be able to cost it, we have to break this down into two stretch goals. With the fourth stretch goal (Level 4) completing all your sets. Level 3 you all at least get one (two for the triple combo) Pro Studio RX Brush and level 4 completes all your sets.
We also do this so we can make lower stretch goals and reward you faster which is why we are doing this right now. So instead of waiting till £27000.00GBP. We insure that together we have again innovated our hobby and industry by bringing a new Pro Studio hobby brush into this world at lower stretch goal level for you.

Each Reward From £15.00GBP & above gets one of each of the Pro Studio Specialist 1 & Pro Studio Master Brush Soap.

Pro Studio S1 is unique. This size 1 Specialist Pro Studio Brush has a custom built handle that is a lot shorter in length (not thickness) than our traditional Pro Studio Brush handles,tailored for the wet blending specialists. Smaller than your traditional hobby brush in terms of handle length. Whilst maintaining our superior ferrule and Kolinsky sable hair. Great for those using wet blending techniques frequently on their miniatures. If you do not do wet blending, you just got another very cool size 1 Pro Studio Brush dual end which many of you have asked for an additional size 1 which we are proud to deliver. Our smaller handle length still maintains superior grip whilst enabling you to flick to either end faster.

We have grown to love this Pro Studio S1 line. This was meant to be released later this year. But you keep breaking barriers and keep innovating the market with your backing.

Games & Gears Pro Studio Master Brush Soap 40g

This custom made brush soap is the start for you Pro Studio care line. Where you use the circle area of the Pro Studio Master Brush soap to clean your brushes. Apply water to you brush and the indented circle area to clean, condition and extend the life of your high quality Pro Studio Brushes. This great quality care product is crafted to insure you have the best care for your Pro Studio sets.

Both set products were meant for release end of this year. But you now get to sample these first and for free. If you want to purchase multiples of these they will be available in the optional load section once unlocked.

More details to come soon!

Delivery Time: July 2013.

Pictures displayed are prototypes.

Each Reward From £15.00GBP & above gets one of each of the Pro Studio Specialist 2 & Pro Studio Master Towel Brush.

Pro Studio S2 is unique. This size 2 Specialist Pro Studio Brush has a custom built handle that is a lot shorter in length (not thickness) than our traditional Pro Studio Brush handles,tailored for the wet blending specialists. Smaller than your traditional hobby brush in terms of handle length. Whilst maintaining our superior ferrule and Kolinsky sable hair. Great for those using wet blending techniques frequently on their miniatures. If you do not do wet blending, you just got another very cool size 2 Pro Studio Brush dual end which many of you have asked for an additional size 2 which we are proud to deliver. Our smaller handle length still maintains superior grip whilst enabling you to flick to either end faster.
We have grown to love this Pro Studio S2 line. This was meant to be released later this year. But you keep breaking barriers and keep innovating the market with your backing.

Pro Studio Master Towel Brush:

Great quality 100% Cotton yarn. With our awesome logo. 20cm by 20cm. Designed to compliment your Pro Studio Master Brush Soap and Brushes. Another extension of our Pro Studio Care line. You need great care for great quality Kolinsky Sable Hair dual end pro Studio Brushes. So you can softly and firmly insure you maintain the shape and integrity of your brushes for a long and enduring time compared to the life span of normal brushes.

Here is where you load out your sets with some groovy extras! Free Shipping to: USA, Europe, Canada, Australia & New Zealand

PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR THIS LOAD OUT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE PLEDGED FOR A REWARD AND ARE A REWARD BACKER ON THE LEVELS DESCRIBED BELOW IN EACH SECTION. IF YOU HAVE NOT PLEDGED A REWARD YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE OPTIONAL LOAD OUT.

- Increase your pledge by £15.00GBP & qualify for the £30.00 reward instead of the one you have already. LIMITED TO our £15.00 Early Bird Backers. Who wish to back us more!

YOU MUST HAVE THE 15.00GBP EARLY BIRD REWARD TO HAVE THIS LOAD OUT!

Pro Studio Core Work Set. Only available for Certain rewards in the optional Load out section.

You can add multiple sets. Just increase accordingly to how many Pro Studio Core Work Sets you want. Shipping already included in the reward you already selected.

Optional Load out (OLO) Pro Studio Set: 000, 00, 0, 1 , 2 & 3LX

Price: £30.00 for set of 6 Pro Studio Brushes (sizes mentioned above one of each size.)

All Reward backers are eligible for this optional Load out.

Just increase you pledge level manually. So if you have the £25.00GBP Pledge you add an additional £30.00 which would come to: £55.00GBP
Delivery time: May 2013

Add: £7.00 to your total pledge and get yourself a Pro Studio Brush 4RX (Size 4).

All Reward backers are eligible for this optional Load out.

High Quality, high end wood crafting at its best!

Add: £12.00GBP to your total pledge and get yourself a Pro Studio 7S Stand

All Reward backers are eligible for this optional Load out.

Just increase you pledge level manually. So if you have the £15.00GBP Pledge you add an additional £12.00 which would come to: £27.00GBP

Another Instance:

If you have already upgraded your £15.00GBP pledge to £30.00GBP to get the £30.00GBP backer reward you then add a further £12.00GBP to increase the entire pledge to £42.00 to get the Pro Studio 7S Stand.

You can add multiple sets. Just increase accordingly to how many Pro Studio Core Work Sets you want. Shipping already included in the reward you already selected.

A survey will be sent at the end of the this kickstarter for you to complete your order form with all the items you have added via the optional load out section. As long as your total monetary pledge adds up to the amount you have selected it will be all ready to make and ship according to each individual delivery time.

AUDIO RECORDING AT TEMPLECON 2013 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON PRO STUDIO BRUSHES:

MORE TO COME

Risks and challenges

Production can be delayed up to 15-25 days. Pending volume after the first 4000 sets. First 4000 sets will be delivered on time.

The way we will mitigate against this is hiring more staff to attend our machines and packing. To deliver on time regardless of demand. We can anticipate this with knowing our order volumes via kickstarter.